Four Indian sailors have finally been rescued after being trapped for ten months on the container ship AZRA C off Turkey’s coast. The Mongolia-flagged vessel had been left near Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara since August 2025. Their release came after the ship’s alleged owners were arrested in January 2026 during an international investigation. Selahattin Polat, Turkey representative for the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), confirmed the crew’s ordeal had c

US President Donald Trump abruptly left a live NBC interview following a heated discussion about the 2020 election and his proposed anti-weaponisation fund. The episode quickly gained attention across social media and news platforms. Trump attributed some of his frustration to external factors such as the weather while voicing criticism toward the media, highlighting what he perceives as biased reporting and unfair questioning.

The INDIA Bloc convened in New Delhi on June 8, 2026, for a crucial strategy meeting as opposition parties aim to coordinate and unify ahead of future electoral contests, including the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The session is particularly significant amid questions about the alliance's cohesion following recent electoral setbacks and growing internal friction. Leaders from 23 parties attended or were expected to participate, including prominent figures such as Congress president Mallikarjun K

Uttarakhand is witnessing increasing political tensions as the BJP faces growing internal factionalism that threatens its mission hat-trick in the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled early next year. Sources indicate that party leaders at the top level are increasingly concerned about divisions within the state unit, which could jeopardize the ruling party’s electoral ambitions. BJP president Nitin Nabin recently completed a three-day tour of Uttarakhand to address organizational issues,

West Bengal Deports Thousands of Illegal Immigrants West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that approximately 4,800 illegal immigrants have been deported to Bangladesh from holding centres in the state’s border districts, with 836 more currently awaiting repatriation. Speaking at a preparatory meeting for the BJP’s special training camp, Adhikari emphasized that tackling illegal immigration and securing the India-Bangladesh border remain top prior

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, the political party led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, has not yet received an invitation to the INDIA bloc meeting scheduled in New Delhi on Monday, June 8, 2026, according to sources. The meeting is being held at the Constitution Club in Delhi, where representatives from 23 Opposition parties are expected to gather for an important round of political discussions. The agenda is likely to focus on rebuilding Opposition unity, reviewing recent Assembly election set

Trump Says He Controls Iran Deal US President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would have “no choice” but to accept any agreement Washington reaches with Iran, signaling a visible strain in US-Israel coordination during the latest West Asia crisis. In an interview, Trump said he “calls the shots” on the negotiations and argued that Netanyahu does not control the outcome of

Drone Strike Hits Passenger Train A Ukrainian drone struck the locomotive of a passenger train travelling on the Moscow-Simferopol route, killing the assistant driver and injuring the train driver, according to Sergey Aksyonov, the Moscow-installed head of Crimea. Aksyonov said no passengers were hurt in the incident, based on preliminary information. The reported strike adds to growing concern over the use

Powerful Quake Hits Southern Philippines A powerful earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Monday, June 8, prompting tsunami warnings across parts of the Pacific region. The quake was reported near Mindanao, close to Sarangani province, and was followed by a strong aftershock, according to earthquake monitoring agencies. Early reports said at least one person was killed after a buildi

Zelensky Meets Key European Allies Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in London on Sunday for talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The meeting brought together some of Kyiv’s most important European supporters as Ukraine continues to seek stronger security guarantees and more military backing. The talks focused on

Powerful Quake Strikes Near Mindanao A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck near the southern Philippines on Monday, June 8, prompting tsunami warnings and emergency alerts across parts of the region. The quake was reported near Mindanao, one of the country’s largest islands, and was strong enough to trigger concern across coastal communities. Early reports said the offshore quake caused violent shaki

Private Jet Crashes At La Romana Airport A private jet crashed on the runway at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic on Sunday, June 7, killing the pilot and co-pilot, according to the country’s aviation authorities. The aircraft was identified as a Gulfstream G200, and officials said no passengers were reported on board at the time of the crash. Videos shared online appeared to show t

Iran Targets Ramat David Air Base Iran said it launched a major ballistic missile strike on Israel’s Ramat David air base in northern Israel on Sunday, June 7, describing the attack as a response to an earlier strike in Beirut. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the operation was meant as a warning, signaling that Tehran may continue to respond if it believes its regional interests or allies

The incident reportedly happened on Friday night, June 5, 2026, in New York, USA.  A 26-year-old man from Telangana was allegedly shot dead while working as a pizza delivery driver in New York, United States. The victim was reportedly from Gundlapochampally in Medchal district. He had been living in the US and was working part-time as a pizza delivery driver.

Driverless cars are moving from concept to reality in many parts of the world. Autonomous cab services are already operating in select cities, and companies across the globe are investing heavily in self-driving technology. India, however, risks missing out on this fast-growing revolution if it continues to take a rigid stand against driverless vehicles. The concern is understandable. India has millions of people whose livelihoods depend on driving. A sudden entry of fully

The Reserve Bank of India is reviewing a proposal to introduce polymer, or plastic, currency notes in the country. However, no final decision has been taken yet. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the idea is still at a preliminary stage and the central bank is currently studying whether such notes would be suitable for India. According to him, the proposal is under consideration, and the public will be informed whenever a decision is made. RBI Studying B

Date: June 6, 2026 Location: Tokyo, Japan Indian chess star R Vaishali added another proud moment for the country by winning the first event of the WR Women’s Chess Tour in Tokyo, Japan. Her victory came just hours after her brother, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, created history by becoming the first Indian to win the Norway Chess Championship title. The back-to-back s

Cockroach Janta Party Founder Reaches Delhi as Youth Anger Over Exams and Jobs Grows After years of exam controversies, paper leak allegations, high unemployment, and shrinking opportunities, frustration among India’s youth is turning into open anger both online and on the streets. A growing number of young Indians are now demanding accountability from the system. Abhijeet Dipke, a 30-year-old Boston University graduate and founder of the satirical Cockroach Ja

McDonald’s ArchIQ AI drive-thru test is underway at five locations in the United States, marking another attempt by the fast-food chain to bring artificial intelligence into restaurant ordering. The system, called ArchIQ and also referred to as Archy, is part of the company’s McDonald’s Next strategy, which focuses on technology, operations and service improvements. McDonald’s ArchIQ AI Drive-Thru Test Focuses on Faster Ordering Accordi